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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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