Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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