Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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