Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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