Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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