Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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