Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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