Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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