Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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