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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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