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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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