Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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