Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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