Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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