Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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