Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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