Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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