Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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