Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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