Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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