Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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