Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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