Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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