Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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