Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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