Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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