Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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