Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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