Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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