Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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