Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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