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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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