Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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