Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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