Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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