Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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