Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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