Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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