Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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