Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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