Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources