Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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