Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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