Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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