Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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