Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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