Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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