Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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