Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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