Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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