Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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