Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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