Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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