Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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