Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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