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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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