Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major 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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