Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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