Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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