Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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