Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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