Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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