Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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