Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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