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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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