Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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