Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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