Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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