Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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