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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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