Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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