Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the 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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