Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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