Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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