Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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