Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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