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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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