Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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