Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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