Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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