Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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