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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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