Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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