Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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