Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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