Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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