Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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