Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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