Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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