Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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