Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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