Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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