Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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