Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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