Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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