Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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