Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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