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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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