Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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