Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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