Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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