Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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