Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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