Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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