Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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