Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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