Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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