Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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