Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key 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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