Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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