Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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