Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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