Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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