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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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