Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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