Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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