Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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