Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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