Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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