Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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