Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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