Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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