Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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