Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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