Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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