Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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