Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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