Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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