Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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