Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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