Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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