Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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