Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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