Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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