Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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