Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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