Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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