Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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