Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major 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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