Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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