Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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