Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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