Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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