Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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