Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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