Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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