Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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