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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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