Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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