Find out more about the impressive 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). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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