Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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