Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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