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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major 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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