Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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