Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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