Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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