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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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