Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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