Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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