Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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