Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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