Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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