Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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