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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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