Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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