Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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