Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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