Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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