Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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