Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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