Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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