Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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