Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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