Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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