Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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