Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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