Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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