Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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