Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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