Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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