Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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