Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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