Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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