Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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