Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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