Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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