Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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