Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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