Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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