Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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