Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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