Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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