Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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