Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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