Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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