Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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