Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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