Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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