Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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