Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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