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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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