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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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