Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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