Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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