Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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