Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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