Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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