Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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