Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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