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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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