Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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