Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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