Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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