Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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