Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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