Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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