Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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