Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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