Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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