Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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