Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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