Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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