Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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