Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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