Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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