Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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