Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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