Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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