Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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