Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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