Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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