Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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