Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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