Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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