Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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