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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses 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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