Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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