Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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