Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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