Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner 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 becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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