Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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