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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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