Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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