Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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