Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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