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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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