Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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