Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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