Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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