Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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