Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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