Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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