Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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