Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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