Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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