Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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