Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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