Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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