Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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