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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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