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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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