Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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