Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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