Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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