Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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