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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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