Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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