Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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