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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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