Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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