Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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