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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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