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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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