Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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