Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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