Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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