Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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