Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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