Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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