Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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