Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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