Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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