Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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