Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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