Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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