Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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