Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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