Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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