Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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