Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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