Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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