Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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