Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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