Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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