Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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