Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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