Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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