Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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