Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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