Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic 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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