Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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