Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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