Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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