Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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