Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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