Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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