Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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