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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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