Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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