Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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