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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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