Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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