Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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