Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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