Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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