Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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