Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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