Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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