Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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