Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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