Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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