Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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