Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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