Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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