Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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