Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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