Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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