Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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