Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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