Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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