Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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