Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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