Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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