Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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