Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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