Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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