Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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