Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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