Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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