Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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