Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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