Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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