Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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