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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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