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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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