Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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