Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about 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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