Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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