Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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