Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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