Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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