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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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