Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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