Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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