Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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