Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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