Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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