Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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