Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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