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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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