Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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