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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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