Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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