Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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