Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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