Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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