Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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