Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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