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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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