Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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