Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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