Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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