Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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