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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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