Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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