Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates 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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