Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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