Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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