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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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