Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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