Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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