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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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