Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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