Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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