Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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