Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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