Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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