Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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