Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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