Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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