Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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