Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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