Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free 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 distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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