Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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