Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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