Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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