Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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