Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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