Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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