Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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