Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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