Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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