Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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