Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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