Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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