Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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