Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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