Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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