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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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