Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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