Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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