Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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