Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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