Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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