Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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