Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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