Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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