Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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