Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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