Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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