Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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