Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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