Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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