Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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