Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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