Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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