Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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