Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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