Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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