Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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