Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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