Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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