Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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