Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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