Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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