Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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