Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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