Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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