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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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