Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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