Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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