Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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