Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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