Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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