Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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