Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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