Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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