Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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