Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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