Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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