Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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