Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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