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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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