Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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