Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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