Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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