Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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