Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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