Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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