Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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