Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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