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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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