Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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