Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key 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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