Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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