Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates 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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