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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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