Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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