Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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