Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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