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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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