Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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