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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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