Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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