Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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