Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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