Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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