Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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