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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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