Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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