Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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