Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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