Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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