Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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