Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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