Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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