Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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