Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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