Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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