Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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