Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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