Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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