Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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