Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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