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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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