Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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