Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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