Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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