Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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