Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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