Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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