Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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