Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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