Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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