Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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