Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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