Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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