Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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