Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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