Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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