Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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