Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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